How to get from Swarthmore to Willow Grove by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Swarthmore to Willow Grove in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the WAR train from Jefferson Station station to Willow Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

119min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Willow Grove
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk
    ID 30414
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    21 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    11th St Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #410 - Warminster
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Willow Grove
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Willow Grove
    Walk to
    Willow Grove
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Swarthmore to Willow Grove in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WIL train and finally take the WAR train from Suburban Station station to Willow Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

148min$11.25
Bus - 109
109
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Willow Grove
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Swarthmore
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #410 - Warminster
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Willow Grove
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Willow Grove
    Walk to
    Willow Grove
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swarthmore to Willow Grove

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Willow Grove, Philadelphia is approximately 28.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Willow Grove by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Swarthmore

Swarthmore is located at Swarthmore, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS.

Bus stations close to Swarthmore:

  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
  • Baltimore Pk & Old Sproul Shopping Ctr - Fs
  • Baltimore Pk & Sproul Rd - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Willow Grove, Philadelphia

Willow Grove is located at Willow Grove, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Willow Grove Park Mall.

Train stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Willow Grove
  • Crestmont
  • Roslyn

Bus stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Willow Grove Park Mall
  • Moreland Rd & Center Av - Mbfs
  • Moreland Rd & Park Av

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Swarthmore to Willow Grove in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs station to Chester Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WIL train and finally take the WAR train from Suburban Station station to Willow Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

148min$11.25
Bus - 109
109
Train - WIL
WIL
Train - WAR
WAR
Walk to Willow Grove
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Swarthmore
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #410 - Warminster
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Willow Grove
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Willow Grove
    Walk to
    Willow Grove
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Willow Grove?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line MFL, Bus line WAR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swarthmore to Willow Grove?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line WIL, Bus line WAR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Swarthmore and Willow Grove in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Swarthmore to Willow Grove in Philadelphia?

    The 109 bus line goes from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station near Swarthmore to 69th Street Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Willow Grove station near Willow Grove in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Swarthmore to Willow Grove in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Swarthmore and Willow Grove in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Swarthmore to get to Willow Grove in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 109 bus from the Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk stop near Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Swarthmore and Willow Grove in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Willow Grove station, which is closest to Willow Grove in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Swarthmore to Willow Grove?

    The ride from Swarthmore to Willow Grove costs $11.25.

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